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Afrobeat

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Afrobeat

Afrobeat was created by Nigerian musician Fela Kuti in 1963, synthesizing Highlife with funk and jazz influences. The genre gained global popularity in the 1970s, featuring complex polyrhythms, call-and-response vocals, and brass sections. Fela used Afrobeat as a vehicle for political activism, performing in Pidgin English and Yoruba to reach working-class Nigerian audiences.

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Energy

Happiness

Danceability

Relaxed Afrobeat

Relaxed Afrobeat

Relaxed ambience with Afrobeat and others influenced by Fela's style.

Afrobeat and Jazz

Afrobeat and Jazz

Jazz vibes inspired by Fela's Afrobeat.

Emo Afrobeats

Emo Afrobeats

Let your feelings breathe with soft, soulful Afrobeats cuts made for quiet moments and honest emotions.

Afrobeat Midday Vibe

Afrobeat Midday Vibe

An up-tempo happy collection featuring artists from Nigeria and Ghana.

Amapiano x Afrobeats: The New Wave

Amapiano x Afrobeats: The New Wave

The New Wave spotlights rising artists and new releases across both genres, offering a sturdy mix of forward-moving sounds from the next generation shaping contemporary African music.

Felabration

Felabration

An afrobeat collection celebrating the artistry of Fela Anikulapo Kuti

Fela Inspired!

Fela Inspired!

To celebrate Felabration, here is a groovy playlist of songs adapting Fela's Afrobeat.

Good Times

Good Times

A happy Afrobeats collection featuring artists from different parts of Africa.

Naija Pulse

Naija Pulse

The heartbeat of Nigeria’s music scene. From Lagos to Abuja, discover the hottest Afrobeats, street anthems, and rising stars shaking up the culture.

Afro Gospel

Afro Gospel

Afrobeats inspired Gospel to hold a high spirit while praising God. filled with groove and energy, this playlist keeps faith and dance in the same breath.

Detty December NG

Detty December NG

Detty December playlist is Your December in Nigeria - party nights and nonstop vibes. Afrobeats, Amapiano, and club-ready jams for concerts, house parties, late nights, and everything in between.

Detty December GH

Detty December GH

Detty December GH playlist is Your December in Ghana- party nights and nonstop vibes. Afrobeats, Amapiano, and club-ready jams for concerts, house parties, late nights, and everything in between.

Detty December UG

Detty December UG

Detty December Uganda is a high-energy playlist of Ugandan hits, Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion, and East African party records made for December celebrations, nightlife, and end-of-year vibes.

Good Morning Lagos

Good Morning Lagos

A smooth blend of Afrobeats and R&B featuring artists from Nigeria, that you can listen to while getting ready for work, on morning commutes or drives and walk, energizing yourself for a productive day ahead.

Josplay Staff Pick 2025

Josplay Staff Pick 2025

Josplay Staff Pick 2025 is a curated selection of the songs, artists, and sounds that shaped our year across Africa and its diaspora. Handpicked by the Josplay editorial team, spanning Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afro-fusion, Alté, Gospel, and genre-bending records.

William Onyeabor

William Onyeabor

William Onyeabor

Wura Samba

Wura Samba

Abiodun Oke

Okaidja Afroso

Okaidja Afroso

Okaidja Afroso

Victor Olaiya

Victor Olaiya

Victor Olaiya

Black Voices

Black Voices

Soul Makossa

Soul Makossa

Highlife

Highlife

Ghana, Igbo, Edo

Jazz

Jazz

Afro Jazz, Ethio Jazz

Juju

Juju

Afro Juju

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